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RALEIGH — November 8, 2019 — Miller Monroe & Plyler, PLLC is pleased to announce that Robert B. Rader, III joined the firm’s litigation practice. Rob is a graduate of North Carolina State University (B.A., Political Science) and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law. Rob’s primary areas of practice will […]
On November 3, 2006, Michelle Fisher Young, 29, was bludgeoned to death in her Cary home, where she lived with her husband, Jason Lynn Young, and their two-year-old daughter. Jason Young was charged with her murder. The medical examiner testified that Michelle was hit in her head and body at least 30 times with “a […]
No lender would provide funding to a business on the cusp of bankruptcy, but sometimes that’s exactly where lenders find themselves when a debtor lies about its financial condition in order to procure a loan. What may be surprising is that a lender may have no recourse against the bankrupt debtor if it does not […]
What is Eminent Domain? Eminent Domain refers to the legal process by which the government uses its power to take private property for public use, such as the construction of roads, highways, schools, parks, or municipal buildings. Federal, state, and local governments are all vested with eminent domain power. (more…)
If you’re an industrial or construction worker, you know that you must work carefully in order to stay safe and keep your co-workers safe. But you may not be prepared for the time when someone else’s mistake jeopardizes your safety and causes you to be injured. When it comes to on-the-job injuries, it’s critical […]
William Plyler of Miller Monroe & Plyler in Raleigh reached an agreement to resolve a class action dispute with Dell. The lawsuit was filed in April 2003 and took more than 15 years to resolve. Essentially, Plyler brought an action seeking to force Dell to refund amounts that it had illegally collected for sales taxes on […]
The purpose of setting up a business entity is to protect yourself – as a founder, officer, director, or shareholder – from personal liability for your business’ debts and legal obligations. The law recognizes a corporation as a separate legal “person” for liability purposes. This means that if a third-party obtains a judgment against your […]
If you have ever negotiated a real estate or commercial contract, you’re likely familiar with the term “liquidated damages.” Liquidated damages are, in short, a sum that a party agrees to pay in the event he breaches a contract. Stated differently, the parties can agree up front how much the breaching party will owe the […]
Our firm routinely handles claims by contractors, lenders, and property owners involving construction defects, delays, and contract disputes. Many times, parties to a construction loan or development agreement modify the terms of the original agreement. The terms of these modifications—and how they affect the parties’ obligations—are often disputed. A recent opinion from the North Carolina […]
What to Expect in North Carolina Foreclosure Proceedings Whether you are a homeowner or a judgment creditor with a lien on real property, understanding the foreclosure process is critical, as it affects your rights as either a debtor or a creditor. North Carolina is a “power of sale” state, meaning that foreclosure proceedings are ultimately […]
